Значение идиомы majority leader

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1. Значение идиомы minority leader[minority leader] {n. phr.} The leader of the political party thathas fewer votes in a legislative house. The minority leader of theSenate supported the bill. The minority leader in the House ofRepresentatives held a caucus. Compare: MAJORITY LEADER....
2. Значение идиомы silent majority[silent majority] {n.}, {informal} The large majority of peoplewho, unlike the militants, do not make their political and socialviews known by marching and demonstrating and who, presumably, canswing an election one way or the other. Sidney Miltner is a memberof the silent majority....
3. Перевод слова majorityMajority — большинство Перевод слова The majority of mankind — большая часть человечества in the majority of cases — в большинстве случаев absolute majority — абсолютное большинство The Democrats have a slim Majority in the House. В палате демократы имеют незначительное большинство. The vast Majority of people will support us. Подавляющее большинство людей нас поддержит. ... Читать далее...
4. Перевод слова leaderLeader — лидер, вождь, глава, руководитель Перевод слова The leader of an expedition — глава, руководитель экспедиции spiritual leader — духовный лидер opposition leader — лидер оппозиции He’s got all the qualities to be a Leader. У него есть все качества, необходимые для того, чтобы стать лидером. Sol was the Leader of the pack. Сол ... Читать далее...
5. US CongressThe United States of America is a federal republic consisting of50 states. Each of them has its own goverment («stategoverment»). In some ways the United States are like 50 smallcountries. Each state has its own governor, its own police andits own laws. The present constitution was proclaimed in 1787 inPhiladelphia, the President is the head ... Читать далее...
6. Значение идиомы cut into[cut into] {v.} 1. To make less; reduce. The union made the company pay higher wages, which cut into the profits. The other houses got old and shabby, and that cut into the value of his house. At first Smith led in votes, but more votes came in and cut into his lead. 2. To ... Читать далее...
7. Congress of the USA – Конгресс СШАThe legislative branch of national government consists of two houses — the Senate and the House of Representatives — each with a different role, different powers, and a different electoral procedure. The House of Representatives is the institution of the federal government. The states are divided into congressional districts or constituencies of roughly equal size ... Читать далее...
8. The Political System of the USAWashington, the capital of the United States, is situated on the Potomac River in the District of Columbia. The district is a piece of land which doesn’t belong to any state but to all the states. Under the Constitution, the federal government is divided into three branches. The legislative power is vested in Congress and ... Читать далее...
9. A Girl Scout troop leaderA Girl Scout troop leader suddenly came upon a clearing where a young couple was engaged in oral sex. «Back ladies, back!» cried the leader. «There’s a very dangerous beast out there!» But it was too late, as several of her girls had more-or-less seen the deed happening. They asked their leader what it was ... Читать далее...
10. The British ParliamentThe British Parliament is the oldest in the world. It originatedin the 12th century as Witenagemot, the body of wise councillorsto consult the King in his policy. The BritishParliament consists of the House of Lords and the House ofCommons and the Queen as its head. The House of Commons plays themajor role in law-making. It ... Читать далее...
11. A good leader — Хороший лидерIt is a common perception that leaders are born, not made. This may be true to some extent because many people display some intrinsic traits right from birth, which put them in the position where they are looked up as leaders. A person’s authoritativeness, confidence in speech and action and the ability to handle crisis ... Читать далее...
12. Administration. The Legislative Branch of the Government — Государственное управление. Законодательная властьThe legislative branch of the government is the Congress, which has two houses: the Senate and the House of Representatives. Powers granted Congress, under the Constitution include the power to levy taxes, borrow money, regulate interstate commerce, declare war, seat members, discipline its own membership, and determine its rules of procedure. With the exception of ... Читать далее...
13. Administration in USA. The Legislative Branch of the Government — Государственное управление в США. Законодательная властьThe legislative branch of the government in US is the Congress, which has two houses: the Senate and the House of Representatives. Powers granted Congress, under the Constitution include the power to levy taxes, borrow money, regulate interstate commerce, declare war, seat members, discipline its own membership, and determine its rules of procedure. With the ... Читать далее...
14. Значение идиомы get one’s feet wet[get one’s feet wet] {v. phr.}, {informal} To begin; do somethingfor the first time. The party was at Bill’s house and when Ruth andI got there the party had already started. «Jump right in and don’t beafraid to get your feet wet,» said Bill. «It’s not hard to danceonce you get your feet wet,» said ... Читать далее...
15. Перевод слова minorityMinority — меньшинство Перевод слова Minority government — правительство меньшинства minority group — меньшинство to be in a minority — быть в меньшинстве minority report — особое мнение или заявление меньшинства to say for a minority — выступить от имени меньшинства Only a Minority of people support these new laws. Лишь немногие люди поддерживают эти ... Читать далее...
16. Значение идиомы in order[in order] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1. In arrangement; in the properway of following one another. Come to my desk in alphabetical orderas I call your names. Line up and walk to the door in order. Name all the presidents in order. Compare: IN TURN. 2. In propercondition. The car was in good working order ... Читать далее...
17. Значение идиомы along for the ride[along for the ride] {adv. phr.}, {informal} Being in a group for the fun or the credit without doing any of the work. He wants no members in his political party who are just along for the ride....
18. Значение идиомы olive branch[olive branch] {n. phr.} An overture; a symbol of peace. Tiredof the constant fighting, the majority government extended an olivebranch to the militant minority....
19. Политическая система в США/ Political System of the USAНа английском языке Перевод на русский язык Political System of the USA Политическая система в США The USA is considered to be a federative republic, which presently consists of 50 states. Every state has its own governor and government. They also have their own legislative and executive entities. The head of the country is the ... Читать далее...
20. The US CongressThe Congress of the United States is composed of two houses: the Senate and the House of Representatives. The Senate represents the states. Each state is granted at least one representative in the House. The remainder are apportioned among the states according to their population. The Senate of US is composed of one hundred members ... Читать далее...
21. Bill and Bob met at the club for their weekly golf gameBill and Bob met at the club for their weekly golf game. And for the third week in a row, it was raining too hard to play. Bill: Well, Bob, what do you want to do now? Bob: Darts? Bill: Nah. Bob: Shoot some pool? Bill: Nah. Bob: Cards? Bill: Nah. Hey, I’ve got an ... Читать далее...
22. Значение идиомы hen party[hen party] {n. phr.}, {informal} A party to which only women orgirls are invited. The sorority gave a hen party for its members. Contrast: STAG PARTY. See: GO STAG....
23. Political System of Great Britain — Политическая система Великобритании (1)The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is a constitutional monarchy. Britain does not have a written constitution. Parliament is the most important authority in Britain. The monarch serves formally as head of state. The present sovereign is Queen Elizabeth II (the second). The House of Commons consists of Members of Parliament. General ... Читать далее...
24. Значение идиомы take the stump[take the stump] or [take to the stump] {v. phr.} To travel aroundto different places making political speeches. The men running forpresident took to the stump to attract votes....
25. Majority rulesSo it seems that these four rabbis had a series of theological arguments, and three were always in accord against the fourth. One day, the odd rabbi out, after the usual «3 to 1, majority rules» statement that signified that he had lost again, decided to appeal to a higher authority. «Oh, God!» he cried. ... Читать далее...
26. Значение идиомы make the most of[make the most of] {v. phr.} To do the most you can with; get themost from; use to the greatest advantage. She planned the weekendin town to make the most of it. George studied hard. He wanted tomake the most of his chance to learn. The teacher went out of theroom for five minutes and ... Читать далее...
27. Значение идиомы baby kisser[baby kisser] {n.}, {slang} A person campaigning for votes in his quest for elected political office; such persons often kiss little children in public. Nixon was a baby kisser when he ran for Vice President with Eisenhower....
28. Значение идиомы go along[go along] {v.} 1. To move along; continue. Uncle Bill made upthe story as he went along. Compare: GO ON. 2. To go together oras company; go for fun. — Often used with «with». Mary went alongwith us to Jane’s house. John just went along for the ride to theball game. He didn’t want to ... Читать далее...
29. Margaret Thatcher (2)Топик Маргарет Тэтчер (2) продолжает рассказывать о жизни и политической карьере первой в Великобритании женщины Премьер-министра. На этом посту Тэтчер предприняла энергичные усилия по реформированию британской экономики и всего общества. После победы Британии в Фолклендской войне, у Тэтчер был имидж сильного и авторитетного лидера. Но, в ноябре 1990 года, после возникших разногласий в Консервативной партии ... Читать далее...
30. Political System of Great Britain — Политическая система Великобритании (2)The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is a constitutional monarchy. It means that the sovereign reigns but does not rule. Britain does not have a written constitution, but a set of laws. Parliament is the most important authority in Britain. Technically Parliament is made up of three parts: the Monarch, the House ... Читать далее...
31. Значение идиомы blow in[blow in] {v.}, {slang} To arrive unexpectedly or in a carefree way. The house was already full of guests when Bill blew in. Compare SHOW UP....
32. Значение идиомы rule the roost[rule the roost] {v. phr.}, {informal} To be leader or boss; be incharge. Jim is very bossy; he always wants to rule the roost. Who rules the roost in the Smith’s house? Compare: WEAR THETROUSERS....
33. Значение идиомы big cheese[big cheese] or [big gun] or [big shot] or [big wheel] or [big wig]{n.}, {slang} An important person; a leader; a high official; a person of high rank. Bill had been a big shot in high school. John wanted to be the big cheese in his club. Compare: WHOLE CHEESE....
34. Значение идиомы fellow traveller[fellow traveller] {n.} A sympathizer with a political movement whodoes not officially belong to the political party in question. ManyGermans after World War II were innocently accused of being fellowtravellers of Nazism. During the McCarthy era, many Americans wereaccused of being Communist fellow travellers....
35. Значение идиомы come across[come across] {v.} 1. or [run across] To find or meet by chance. He came across a dollar bill in the suit he was sending to the cleaner. The other day I ran across a book that you might like. I came across George at a party last week; it was the first time I ... Читать далее...
36. Значение идиомы foot the bill[foot the bill] {v. phr.} To cover the expenses of; pay forsomething. The bride’s father footed two-thirds of the bill for hixdaughter’s wedding. Compare: PICK UP THE TAB....
37. Значение идиомы pick up the tab[pick up the tab] {v. phr.} To pay the bill in a restaurant; be theone who underwrites financially what others are doing. «I am alwaysthe one who picks up the tab,» Charlie complained bitterly. «Othersget away with being freeloaders.» Compare: FOOT THE BILL....
38. Значение идиомы self-made[self-made] {adj.} Having achieved wealth, fame, and success onone’s own without outside help. John D. Rockefeller is one of themost famous self-made men in America....
39. Значение идиомы step into one’s shoes[step into one’s shoes] {v. phr.} To do what someone else usuallydoes after he has stopped doing it. When Bill’s father died, Billhad to step into his father’s shoes to support his mother. A coachtrains the junior varsity to step into the shoes of the members of thevarsity team when they graduate. When the boss ... Читать далее...
40. Политическая система Великобритании/ Political System of Great BritainНа английском языке Перевод на русский язык Political System of Great Britain Политическая система Великобритании Great Britain is a parliamentary monarchy. There are two heads in the country. One is the Queen, and the other is the Parliament. Almost all the power belongs to the Parliament, as the Queen is only a formal ruler of ... Читать далее...